Classical High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Mr. James Podworski — English “One who can read but chooses not to, is no better off than one who can- not read.” Mrs. Erline Provost — science ‘Happiness is derived every moment oneself and for others!’ of every day, of every season, of ev- ery year by the realization that one’s Miss Teresa Regina — English life has meaning and value both for tween what one sees and what is.” Classroom Focus: Biology The largest subject area in the sci- ence program is Biology. A course which complements it is Human Phy- siology. Mrs. Erline Provost explains that “The Physiology course studies in great detail the human body with the aim of giving students a vital un- derstanding of, and an appreciation for, man’s anatomy and functions. Beginning on the molecular level, the study continues through a complex discussion of each of the body sys- tems. Our students are interested in nursing and related fields such as physical therapy, dental hy- giene, medical secretary and medical technology.” Mr. James O'Donnell feels that ‘Those students who do well in Biolo- gy have a good background for future work or for an understanding of cur- rent research in biology. Advanced Biology also does an adequate job provided the students do their work. Each person has his own microscope assigned to him; therefore, students can get the most from lab sessions. ’’ “Life is a struggle to distinguish be-

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The English program for juniors does not parallel the elective program for seniors, but the basic groundwork has been set. One choice offered on the junior level is Lexicography and the History of the English Language. Mr. Henry Brady has this to say on the relevance of the course: ‘‘Man is a language using animal. Our language governs the way we view the world. Therefore, some knowledge of the his- tory and nature of English becomes important. Lexicography operates on the principle that the dictionary de- scribes how people use words. I be- Classroom Focus: Lexicography Literature lieve that a semester in Lexicography together with a semester in American Literature gives the student a better preparation than the standard C.P. course.” In Literature, self-awareness and self-expression are emphasized. Stress is on composition and, of course, liter- ature. David Chapman expresses a student’s viewpoint: ‘We don’t have much of the ‘basics’, like grammar in this course. But we cover plenty of lit- erature such as short stories and plays. Because of the time limitation, we can't cover the novel.’

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Mr. Paul Robbins — music Miss Linda Rozzi — mathematics “T would consider this, my second year, as the better of the two because of the experience I gained last year.” Mrs. Rubino — clerk Miss Maria Santos — language “Ah, great it is to believe the dreams as we stand in youth by the starry stream; But a greater thing is to fight life through, and say at the end, ‘The ar dream is true’. Mr. John Sawyer — English “As a teacher I feel that it is my re- sponsibility to share with my stu- dents the lessons and creations of the past as well as to engender an open- minded attitude for the future.’ 27